Film1978140 min

Death on the Nile

Name: Death on the Nile
Genre: Mystery
Released: 1978
Duration: 140 min
Cast: Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Simon MacCorkindale, Lois Chiles, Angela Lansbury

Taste attributes: mysteryhistoricaldramacrimedetectiveanimalsfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seems

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"A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak-and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case."

Boxlist takeExpect a layered, heavy mystery, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: very intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

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Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
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Synopsis

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey?

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